Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India opener Abhishek Sharma has supported captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to win matches for the team in the run-up to next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.In India’s seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium, Gill scored a run-a-ball 28 while Suryakumar made just 12.
“I’ll tell you one thing straight away. Trust me, Suryakumar and Shubman will win matches for India in the World Cup, and matches before the World Cup as well,” Abhishek, who top-scored with 35, told reporters after the conclusion of the game.
“I’ve played with them for so long, especially with Shubman. I know where Shubman can excel, in what conditions, irrespective of the opponent. I have full trust in him. Very soon, everyone else will gain that trust in him too,” he stated.
After Abhishek fell, India took more than 10 overs to chase down the remaining runs to eventually secure a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
“There was a bit of help for the fast bowlers, and as I was batting, I knew that if I gave a good start here, the match could get over in the Powerplay, and that’s what happened.
Both India and South Africa will now travel to Lucknow to play the fourth match of the series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Article Source: IANS
